Sir James Baird, 2nd Baronet of Saughtonhall, was born about 1658, the son of Sir Robert Baird, 1st Baronet of Saughtonhall, and Elizabeth Fleming. He became baronet in 1697 on the death of his father, in 1712 entailing the lands of Saughtonhall. Sir James Baird died 1715.

The Strathspey

Strathspey (dance)

A strathspey is a type of dance tune in 4/4 time. It is similar to a hornpipe but slower and more stately, and contains many dot-cut 'snaps'. A so-called Scotch snap is a short note before a dotted note, which in traditional playing is generally exaggerated rhythmically for musical expression...

 "Sir James Baird" is believed to be named in his honour.

To Margaret Hamilton

Children by his first marriage to Margaret Hamilton include Sir David, Sir William and Sir Robert, in turn the third, fourth and fifth baronets.

To Elizabeth Gibson

Children by his second marriage to Elizabeth Gibson include Patrick Baird who in 1740-44 as a lieutenant on the ship "Gloucester" took place in a circumnavigation of the world as a part of George Anson's voyage around the world

George Anson's voyage around the world

While Great Britain was at war with Spain in 1740, Commodore George Anson led a squadron of eight ships on a mission to disrupt or capture Spain's Pacific possessions...

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